Harry Van Hattum
Northern Knights
2026 AFL Draft
Power Rankings- Power Ranking
- No. 3
- Position
- Ruck
- Height
- 205 cm
- Age at draft
- 18y 4m
- Plays for
- Northern Knights
- Invited to
- National combine
- Draft night
- 19 November
| National combine, top 10s | Result | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Running vertical jump | 95cm | 6th |
| 2026 averages | GM | KI | HB | DI | CP | MA | TA | CL | I50 | R50 | IT | SI | GL | HO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talent League | 7 | 9.1 | 10.0 | 19.1 | - | 3.6 | 1.7 | - | 3.7 | 1.3 | - | - | 1.0 | 20.4 |
| Championships | 4 | 5.3 | 5.5 | 10.8 | 7.3 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 4.0 | 0.3 | 22.0 |
Bio
A standout for the Northern Knights and community club St Mary's, Harry Van Hattum has emerged as a premier open-pool prospect in the 2026 AFL Draft. The developing ruckman enjoyed a strong year in the Talent League, helping the Knights secure the minor premiership and earning a national draft combine invite. He also represented the AFL Academy and played a pivotal role for Vic Metro. Van Hattum saved his best performance of the Under 18 National Championships for last, setting the tone against Vic Country at Mars Stadium to cap off an undefeated, title-winning campaign for his state. He is widely rated as a top-10 prospect and a leading contender to be the first open-pool player selected.
On the field, Van Hattum possesses an impressive combination of size, skill and mobility. He is highly regarded for his ability to act as an extra midfielder post-tap, displaying excellent ground-level follow-up and strong clearance work. Scouts have praised his spearing field kick, noting how comfortable he looks in open space. While his contested marking improved throughout the season, talent spotters suggest he will need to build consistency and learn to handle physical opponents who try to disrupt his ruck flow.
Talent League career
13 games11 goals
- Debut
- R13 2024 v CAL29 June 2024
- Most recent
- QF 2026 v SAN5 Sept 2026
Stats
Talent League
2026 | NOR | 7 | 9.1 | 10.0 | 19.1 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 91 |
2025 | NOR | 5 | 9.0 | 7.2 | 16.2 | 4.8 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 79 |
2024 | NOR | 1 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 |
U18 Boys
2026 | VM | 4 | 5.3 | 5.5 | 10.8 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 64 |
2025 | VM | 1 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 9.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 46 |
Bio
A standout for the Northern Knights and community club St Mary's, Harry Van Hattum has emerged as a premier open-pool prospect in the 2026 AFL Draft. The developing ruckman enjoyed a strong year in the Talent League, helping the Knights secure the minor premiership and earning a national draft combine invite. He also represented the AFL Academy and played a pivotal role for Vic Metro. Van Hattum saved his best performance of the Under 18 National Championships for last, setting the tone against Vic Country at Mars Stadium to cap off an undefeated, title-winning campaign for his state. He is widely rated as a top-10 prospect and a leading contender to be the first open-pool player selected.
On the field, Van Hattum possesses an impressive combination of size, skill and mobility. He is highly regarded for his ability to act as an extra midfielder post-tap, displaying excellent ground-level follow-up and strong clearance work. Scouts have praised his spearing field kick, noting how comfortable he looks in open space. While his contested marking improved throughout the season, talent spotters suggest he will need to build consistency and learn to handle physical opponents who try to disrupt his ruck flow.
Profile
- Born
- 01 July 2008 (age 18y 115d)
- Height
- 205 cm
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA standout for the Northern Knights and community club St Mary's, Harry Van Hattum has emerged as a premier open-pool prospect in the 2026 AFL Draft. The developing ruckman enjoyed a strong year in the Talent League, helping the Knights secure the minor premiership and earning a national draft combine invite. He also represented the AFL Academy and played a pivotal role for Vic Metro. Van Hattum saved his best performance of the Under 18 National Championships for last, setting the tone against Vic Country at Mars Stadium to cap off an undefeated, title-winning campaign for his state. He is widely rated as a top-10 prospect and a leading contender to be the first open-pool player selected.
On the field, Van Hattum possesses an impressive combination of size, skill and mobility. He is highly regarded for his ability to act as an extra midfielder post-tap, displaying excellent ground-level follow-up and strong clearance work. Scouts have praised his spearing field kick, noting how comfortable he looks in open space. While his contested marking improved throughout the season, talent spotters suggest he will need to build consistency and learn to handle physical opponents who try to disrupt his ruck flow.